ChatGPT: Ask Better Questions for Better Answers
I like simple sayings that communicate complex ideas succinctly. As I experiment with ChatGPT, one mantra by Alistair Carruthers (French, …
Education Expansion from Finland to Mexico
Finland has gained recognition for its education system in nations around the world and is a valued player in the …
Embracing Conversational AI in the Classroom
Conversational AI, particularly text-generating large language models (LLMs) are all the rage right now. The poster child of this type …
Even ChatGPT knows AI is just a tool
The hot topic in coffee rooms and teacher meetings is ChatGPT and other text generator AIs. Most of the teachers …
Teachers crafting their job in an environment of transformation
The job of a teacher in higher education is inevitably changing. To thrive in constant change, higher education must become …
Design sprint goes China – Cultural lessons learnt
Geert Hofstede has produced a model of six cultural dimensions and a country comparison tool that can be used to …
Two perspectives on teaching observations
It is almost 1am when the ferry finally reaches the shore of Mariehamn, the capital city of Åland archipelago, still …
Design sprint goes China – Sprinting for competences!
Communication, collaboration, creativity and complex problem-solving are often called the 21st century skills, enabling continuous learning, resilience to change and …
Why data-driven decision-making may be a bad idea
As a former marketing director and current professor, I have seen frequent exhortations in writings and speeches for business leaders …
The benefits of an academic background in business and vice versa
Before starting a 30-year career in business, I earned a doctorate in International Relations from Oxford University. A common question …